Well-Being

On this episode, FI Director, Kelley O'Donovan, FI Education Director, Ginny Bradwell and FI Chelmsford and Southend Marketing Manager, Shelly Tweed join together to talk about their own experiences and things they have seen with students on managing stress.
Helpful links & referred to resources:
https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/feel-better-live-more-with-dr-rangan-chatterjee/id1333552422?i=1000540566101
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/stress/what-is-stress/
 
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It's the third and final part of becoming the best version of you. Dave and Ian return to talk about the role exercise plays in elevating personal growth. 

Our summer special continues: Dave, Kelley, and Ian return for part two, exploring why sleep is important and ways you can improve your night time routine.

It's part one of the summer special, where hosts Dave and Kelley are joined by special guest Ian to delve into the fascinating world of nutrition and its impact on studying, working, and playing.

In this episode, Ben and Dave are joined by tutor, Aaron Westgate. They discuss men's mental health and more specifically, the effect of the internet on mental health. They talk about body image, anxiety and ways to support yourself or someone you know.
Referred to links:
The CAN DO Challenge 2021 | Men's Health Forum (menshealthforum.org.uk)
 
Men's health and the internet | Men's Health Forum (menshealthforum.org.uk)
 
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On this episode, Ben and Dave are joined by Distance Learning Tutor, Nathaniel Hammond. He shares his own personal experiences with Mental Health and anxiety. 
This podcast touches on issues including suicide. If you need any help and support there is a link to the NHS website below.
Anxiety - Every Mind Matters - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
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On this episode, Ben and Dave discuss how they manage stress both inside and outside the workplace.
Referred to links: Solution-Focused Podcast: Stress Bucket Solutions | Gin Lalli
The stress bucket - Mental Health UK (mentalhealth-uk.org)
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On this episode, Ben and Dave speak about getting outside and how doing so can be beneficial for your mental health and wider well-being. 
 
Helpful Link: How nature benefits mental health - Mind
 
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To mark International Men's Day, we invited Javed Bobat onto this episode of The FI Podcast. Javed Bobat, Founder & CEO of Fide & F=@#! Mental Health joins Ben and Dave as they discuss masculinity, manhood, role models, and men's wellbeing.
Don't hesitate to start a conversation and keep talking if you have any worries or problems. 
Useful articles:
https://ukmensday.org.uk/2022-theme/
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Today is Stress Awareness Day and on this special re-upload episode, Ben is joined with Amy Forrest and Andy Murray who share their experiences with stress and anxiety whilst studying.
Stress awareness resources:
Turning stress into a positive force - First Intuition - FI Hub
 
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